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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.96, 23,637.58 and 14,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.96, 23,637.58 and 14,060.84 is: 21,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.96 : 23,637.58 = 14,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.96/23,637.58 = 14,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.96x = 23,637.58 × 14,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.96x = 332,364,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,364,230.37/15,776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.43

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